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Does MBB recruit by office?
Say I apply to the NY office - is my application being reviewed by people in the NY office and with other applicants who put NY as their first choice(especially since analysts are the ones looking at resumes)? Or is my application going to be reviewed by a randomized group of analysts across...
MBB LA (i.e. student at MBB target school applying to offices in opposite coast?)
I'm a junior at an east coast target school (3.8 GPA, think Princeton/Columbia/Penn) but am looking at offices on the west coast (have just always wanted to try living in the west coast)! I know my school is a target for east coast offices like NY - but I'm struggling to see alumni from my school at...
Bain waitlist vs. McKinsey exploding offer (NA)
I am in a very privileged position to have received a McKinsey offer for the associate position in NA. Previously, I had attended the Bain summer program for advanced degrees but unfortunately bombed the final case interview and did not receive an FT offer. The recruiting manager communicated that I...
How Many Grads Does Ivey Place Into MBB?
All Canadian offices included, and U.S. offices, if any. Is it also possible that a target in one country to place in another one? Especially in less competitive offices, like ME/Africa. Thanks.
Q&A: MBB to MM PE
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well in this coronavirus season. Wanted to contribute to the community during this time with a Q&A. I imagine many of you consultants or college students are at home chilling, so thought this could be an interesting use of time. Open to answering all sorts of...
Hedging by Recruiting for IB and Consulting Simultaneously
I'm in the pre-MBA stage of my career and currently working for a T2 Strategy Consulting firm. As the title suggests, I am hoping to get perspectives about how feasible it would be for me to recruit for Banking and Consulting at the same time during MBA recruiting. I would also welcome any general...
Out of college, what kind of experience would be best for people trying to start a search fund?
I'm interested in what people think the best training is for starting a search fund. I know that this is becoming a more popular career option for people out of business school. For graduating undergrads who plan on going to business school 3-5 years down the road, what do you guys think would be...
Getting into MBB from non-target undergrad
Hi! So I am going to USD in the fall of 2020, but I recognize that it's not a target for MBB . However, what I have noticed is that a few USD graduates have made it in, and it appears that they were basically the best of the best. My goal is to pursue internships that will help me and to perform as...
INSEAD MiM, ESADE MSc Finance + CEMS, Bocconi AFC, ESCP MiM
Hello everyone, I'm currently a third year Italian undergraduate student at Bocconi University, interested in starting my professional path in London IB but that would also be interested in Consulting (most likely in Italy) I'm considering several choices for my masters, and I'm not excluding MiMs...
Admitted to CBS... Should I pursue the buy-side?
Starting school this Fall, background is in ER . Dream career is working at a value oriented HF or traditional asset manager. Not as interested in the multi-manager platforms since I wouldn't have pursued an MBA . Beyond even obtaining a role post-MBA , there is the concern of being irrelevant as a...
Q&A: spent 2 years as a BA/A/AC at MBB
Hi friends. Recently left MBB after spending 2 years after college there. Always thought it was helpful reading Q&A when I was a student thinking about career-pathing, so wanted to offer this up. Busy in a new job, so will respond when available and might close this thread up early, but for now,...
Applying to Top Consulting Firms
What is a competitive GPA from a top target at a consulting firm like McKinsey, Bain, or BCG? What are good resources for case studies? Thank you
Different Types of Partners
Hello, As some of you working in consulting might know there are several different types of Partners. Most notably there are junior or salaried partners, and partners who have an equity stake at the firm. I have also seen some MBB partners listed as Advisory partners and can't figure out what...
Does MBB ever poach sponsored consultants by paying out MBA tuition costs?
Let's say you're attending an elite MBA program, with around $150k of tuition costs sponsored by a tier 2 consulting firm (think Deloitte, OY, S&, ATK). Would MBB consider offering a loaded sign-on bonus (covering 50%+ of tuition) to entice such a candidate? Curious to hear if this is a regular...
UG Intern at MBB this summer -- advice?
Hey monkeys, I'm a rising senior interning in MBB this summer. From people at the firm I've talked to, I know at this point I can relax, do good work, and I'll be fine for a return offer. One person specifically told me that as an intern I shouldn't show face to just show face (but of course produce...
Anyone experienced an MBA Sponsorship from their firm?
Fellow Consultants, Wondering if anyone here has gone through an MBA , which was sponsored by their company? I would like to know how much support the firms offer; both in terms of financial assistance, University Options, and admission success. Would also be interesting to know how this varies from...
PwC vs Deloitte: Technology Risk Consulting, Summer Internship
Hello, I've been offered a position at PwC for Technology Risk Consulting (comes under their Risk Assurance Business) and a position at Deloitte for Digital Strategy (comes under Deloitte Digital). In terms of growth opportunities, which of the two would be better if the end goal is to switch to MBB...
Entering M7 at 33
I will be entering an M7 full-time MBA program this fall just after turning 33. When I graduate, I will be 35. I come from an architectural background with reputable firms but not that heard of in business world. I have a lot of experience in the design/construction world but little business...
Worth re-recruiting from Deloitte to MBB?
I'm currently an undergrad at a target school(non-ivy) for top tier consulting firms(MBB, Deloitte, etc. whoever else you want to say). I had two final round interviews for MBB for the internship this summer, but did not get them. I did however get offers from all Big 4 I applied for and decided to...
Mckinsey PDP Leadership Rotation Program??
Mckinsey recently posted on my school's job board about some new rotational program they're opening up. Does anyone have any insight about what the role is actually about - the description sounds like a lot of jargon. What does any of that description entail about what you'd even be doing on the...
URM @ Target School
Hello everyone, I have been recently looking on WSO , and I have found it super helpful to hear people's experiences in management consulting. I am currently a sophomore at a top target Ivy League college, and I am a first generation student and underrepresented minority. I have a pretty good resume...
Nontarget sophomore wanting to switch goals to Consulting
I go to a non target in the Southeast. I'm a sophomore and have been wanting to pursue IB for the past few years. I've always had an interest in consulting, however, for a variety of reasons, I chose IB over consulting. Now I realize consulting better matches with my skills and my interests. We have...
Kellogg or Columbia for MBB (unconventional background)
I come from an unconventional background (architecture) and would like to get into MBB . I am deciding between Columbia and Kellogg. I am from New York and prefer to stay in New York after MBA . That said, I feel Kellogg would give me a better shot of getting into MBB as it can leverage better my...
Microsoft PM vs. MBB vs. Hedge Funds
Currently: undergraduate at a target school Wondering about recruiting for MBB consulting. Why: Even though I come from a tech background, I find that I'm generally more interested in strategic problems and in working on business cases. Other factors: -Do not care a whole lot about work/life...
Off-Cycle MBB Recruiting for ADCs
I'm an MD currently completing a post-doc in pharma, applied as an ADC to MBB in the fall, made it to the decision round for MBB1 and MBB2. was waitlisted at MBB1, was asked to complete an extra decision round then waitlisted at MBB2, and was ultimately rejected to both though asked to reapply...
Why do MBAs seem to favor consulting over banking nowadays?
I looked at some employment reports of top 15 bschools during 2012-2017 and this seems to be the trend. For example, Columbia, a finance powerhouse, had 55 graduates heading over to McKinsey in 2017, while that figure for Goldman Sachs was only 8! The top 5 recruiters in 2017 were McKinsey, BCG,...
Roland Berger vs ZS vs F500 rotational exit opps to M7 or MBB
Hi everyone, I'm in undergrad right now and after final rounds at MBB was rejected (only got to finals for 1). Now, I'm trying to decide between some options, and my decision criteria is what will set me up best hopefully for another shot at MBB , or an M7 MBA then MBB after. Deciding between Roland...
Please help me improve my resume
Hi! I would like you guys help me tear apart my resume! I am mainly interested in a career within consulting or IB but I haven't excluded other industries. Be as honest as possible: please focus on content, format, grammar etc. And also, since there is nothing I can do about my existing experiences,...
CV SHREDDING - NEED HELP
Hi! I would like you guys help me tear apart my resume! I am mainly interested in a career within consulting but I haven't excluded other industries. Be as honest as possible: please focus on content, format, grammar etc. And also, since there is nothing I can do about my existing experiences,...
Do MBB require you to put ALL of your education records on the resume?
Hi, guys, I have a question that I am dying to seek for an answer. I am now an undergrad at Columbia and I want to apply for the summer internship in the consulting field next year (preferably MBB of course). But my education background is a bit unconventional: I have attended TWO colleges prior to...
MBB to PE: what’s the process like?
tldr: what’s the MBB to PE interview process like? I’ve seen some WSO content on going from MBB to PE and the concensus seems to be that MBB to PE is possible. However, there doesn’t seem to be much content on WSO regarding the actual interview process from MBB to PE . I’m curious what...
My View on the Current Top 10 Strategy Consulting Firms
This is my take, and I've included some basic commentary about why I've listed certain firms in certain places. I'm definitely interested in hearing what people think, but before I give the list I offer two disclaimers: 1. This is what I think the landscape CURRENTLY looks like. 5 or 10 years ago I...
From IB (M&A at BBs/EBs) to Consulting (MBB)? (London/Paris)
Hi guys, Could anyone give me some insights on how hard it is to move from a IB (M&A in a BBs or EBs) to Consulting (MBB or other strong brands) in London/Paris? Background: 1st/2nd/3rd year Analyst, Msc in Finance from a target school in Europe, no previous experience in Consulting (only M&A /PE) I...
Difference Between Management and Strategy Consultants
Doing MBA research and a lot of schools break 'management' and 'strategy' consulting into two distinct categories in employment reports. Clearly the majority show MBB as 'management' consulting, but there are also some listing strategy. What are the differences between the two? What is Management...
Should I apply or pursue an MBA?
Hi all, I recently finished the analyst program at MBB in a Tier 1 office (NYC, SF, Chicago, etc.). I was also recently direct promoted to the associate (post-MBA) role and accepted. I already have a BS and MS in Management/Operations/Finance/Engineering from a Tier 1 university (Harvard, Stanford,...
Undergrad MBB internship recruitment and prep 2019 summer
I'm an incoming junior from a top 5 target school with a 3.7 GPA in STEM (CS). I'm been dissuaded from doing software engineering and am looking at consulting and finance (specifically consulting) instead. I've always had a deep passion for economics and finance. I religiously listen to economics...
GMAT Score for Experienced Hire Entry-Level MBB
Hey everyone, I am undergrad Class of 2017 so currently have about one year of work experience. I am interested in applying to MBB for their undergrad role (Business Analyst/Associate/Associate Consultant) this fall, and I was wondering if taking the GMAT this summer, scoring well, and putting it on...
Target universities for top London consulting firms?
I’d like to know what the target universities are for top management consulting firms in the UK, namely McKinsey, Bain and BCG. Is it true that the London office if these firms mainly target and hire from these unis: - Oxford - Cambridge - LSE - Imperial - Warwick - UCL Also, is it necessary to...
What is comp like at Canadian offices?
Anyone know what the comp is like from Analyst to Senior partner at Canadian MBB and Big 4 consulting firms? Are they relatively close to what they pay in America? Thanks!
Doubts
Hi, I am sitting pretty much alone in my situation in my surroundings (no family or people close to me currently experiencing this to my knowledge) and have found myself thinking a lot about my ability to succeed not only in investment banking but also in general. I believe that I am suffering from...
Any Insight of Consulting in Canada?
Hey guys, I'm a Canadian in HS and I'm hoping to go into Management Consulting after undergrad. I don't know if this is the usual but I'm planning to stay on rather than leave for exit opps (I don't know if this is the usual in Canada). Anyways, I was looking for some insight on the best schools,...
Lowest ranked B School for MBB recruiting
Conventional wisdom here would suggest that you need to go to a M7 /T10 school to give yourself a decent chance of making it to MBB , You can make it from a T15 school, but the chances are lower. However, I've noticed on LinkedIn that people from UW Foster (USNR #27) & UM Twin Cities (USNR #32) do...
Q&A: I was a consultant and interviewer at McKinsey
I spent 5 years working as an innovation strategy consultant at McKinsey in the Montreal office. During that time I worked on projects around the world on a wide range of innovation-related subjects. I also interviewed many applicants for associate and analyst roles in Canada and elsewhere. I'm now...
What was your FIRST day and FIRST weeks like at your MBB?
Looking for general, fun, interesting or not-interesting stories of what your first day on the job was like: ie 1) How you felt 2) What your expectations vs reality were like 3) How you adjusted to the new flow? (if it was a new flow at all) Thanks!
HELP - LBS Master in Management (MiM) vs. ESADE Master in Finance (MFin)
Hello everyone, I have offers from both schools mentioned above and would like to get your views on the schools/programmes. My career goal after graduating is to work in Management Consulting (preferably MBB in Germany) or in IBD (London or maybe Frankfurt). I know people from both programmes and...
MBA internship -> VC or Amazon to get to MBB?
I'm a 1st year MBA at a non-target top 25 school. I have offers for Amazon 's FLDP and a couple local VC firms. I want to recruit/network for MBB in the fall. Which internship would help me the most at getting an MBB offer?
F500 Big Data Group vs. DoD Internship
Hi everyone, I'm a freshman in college and I'm interested in MBB /consulting upon graduation. Right now I have an offer from a F500 Big Data Group, and the Department of Defense as an analyst. Both are paid internships. Which do you think is a better choice if I want to do consulting? I'm a Business...
Can anyone kindly share some insights on consulting recruiting in London?
Can any current/past MBB professionals or students in London share some insights on consulting recruiting in London? As banking recruiting in London is very different from that in the US I heard, would the same insights carry over in consulting i.e. networking does not help much, A-level or college...
MBB London intake dates??
Hello, I was wondering if anyone here could tell me which months MBB usually have intakes for Junior/Associate Consultants for their London offices? Thanks in advance Akash
Why I Became a Consultant, and You Should Too If....
Why I chose to become consultant: I remember the exact moment that I decided to pursue consulting as a career path. I was entering my junior year in college and was exposed to consultants in a summer internship at a large telecommunications company. At the time I pursued a marketing internship...
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